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FD55 ESF

2005 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

156,184 mi
Last recorded156,184 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 520112,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 ESF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 156,184 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 156,161 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 150,957 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 136,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 200,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front below 1.6mm outside mot prescribed areas... advise to replace (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 119,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Sep 2019 119,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm remaining on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2018 113,359 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 106,299 miles

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

vehicle repaired using second hand components

Fail 25 Sep 2017 106,289 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

both front tyres have inner shoulder wear

both rear suspension arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,657 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 84,855 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 84,855 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,160 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 78,360 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

no reading from emisions

Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,928 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,928 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,073 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise attention to airbag system

Pass 23 Jan 2012 59,243 miles

n/s/r. tyre. rear pads.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 59,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r. tyre. rear pads.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,231 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 53,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 44,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 35,988 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 23,182 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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FD55 ESF is a 2005 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 112,763 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD55 ESF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FD55 ESF is a 2005 BMW 520, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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